It seems like the flow of information and the call for action/reaction is growing stronger. The sources of information are more difficult to filter. It can be difficult to make clear and conscious decisions in this moment of overwhelming noise. Yoga philosophy offers some tools to help develop discernment or Viveka. 

Viveka (translated as "discernment" or "wisdom") It is the ability to separate the real from the unreal, the permanent from the temporary, and the essential from the inessential. It’s the ability to see beyond surface appearances and to understand the deeper truths of existence.

Yoga lessons from a puppy

Time affluence is the feeling that one has sufficient time to pursue activities that are personally meaningful, to reflect, to engage in leisure.

Tapas is often translated as discipline or austerity. Tapaḥ = is a derivative of tapas and tapa. As a verb, it means to heat, glow, purify. Think of a crucible, where the heat of the fire transforms the material within. In philosophical and spiritual literature, tapas refers to the practices and disciplines leading to acquiring radiance of body and clarity of mind.

In this time of giving, it can be easy to lose the awareness of what we need. How often do you ask yourself “What do I need right now?” This can be a powerful question/mantra.

Incorporate Ayurveda’s 6 tastes to create balance.

One metaphor used in yoga is that our thoughts, sensations, and even emotions are like clouds in the sky. They are insubstantial. They come and go, changing in each moment.

Check in with yourself to identify what you need right now.

Cultivating our inner light with the new year.

Time for self reflection.

That old saying, “count your blessings” has more power to improve your mental health than you might think.